Emergency room visits for heat-related illnesses have risen this year. The number of visits increased in 2026 compared to the previous year.
High temperatures have been a factor, with temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit on multiple occasions. As of August 31, this temperature threshold was met or exceeded 34 times.
Further information on this trend can be found through the source, which reports on the increase in emergency department visits for heat-related illnesses in 2026.
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